"Androgynous" was born from one of the most '80s events imaginable: a collaboration between the Replacements and R.E.M. guitarist Peter Buck. Replacements manager Peter Jesperson helped out R.E.M. by serving as their tour manager for a short tour in 1983 when they were rising fast and caught between managers. The move caused some tensions within the Replacements as they felt betrayed by one of the figures they appreciated and relied upon more than anyone else. When Jesperson went back to the Replacements, he brought a couple of Buck's guitars with him. Buck follo… read more
"Androgynous" was born from one of the most '80s events imaginable: a collaboration between the Replacements and R.E.M. guitarist Pete… read more
"Androgynous" was born from one of the most '80s events imaginable: a collaboration between the Replacements and R.E.M. guitarist Peter Buck. Replacements manager Peter Je… read more
The Replacements were an alternative rock group that formed in Minneapolis, Minnesota in 1979. The band originally started off as a hardcore punk outfit but began to incorporate folk and power pop influences in their sound. They become one of the leaders of the early alt-folk set and one of the flagship bands of the American post-punk scene in the 80s, being a major influence on 90sindie rock as well. The band's best known lineup consisted of Paul Westerberg (vocals, guitar), Bob Stinson (guitar), Tommy Stinson (bass) and Chris Mars (drums). They were infamous for their … read more
The Replacements were an alternative rock group that formed in Minneapolis, Minnesota in 1979. The band originally started off as a hardcore punk outfit but began to incorporate folk and po…read more
The Replacements were an alternative rock group that formed in Minneapolis, Minnesota in 1979. The band originally started off as a hardcore punk outfit but began to incorporate folk and power pop influences in their sound. They become… read more